Our Land at War by Duff Hart-Davis
A rich account of the impact of the Second World War on the lives of people living in the farms and villages of Britain.‘A charming, endlessly fascinating account’ 4*, Mail on Sunday
‘In 1939 this blessed soil and those who farmed it became a vital weapon of warThe transformation and its consequences are described in this wonderful book that chronicles the stamina, doggedness and versatility of countrymen and women who strove to help Britain win the war. A beautifully written, wise and illuminating portrait of the countryside at war’ The Times
‘A compelling portrait. Beautifully written … Hart-Davis has captured a profoundly moving and pivotal moment in the history of the British landscape’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Duff Hart-Davis is steeped in country pursuits, and his latest book is an enchanting, informed, respectful and often amusing account of the rural Britain that he loves. He engagingly shows how profoundly the countryside underpinned the war effort’ Juliet Gardiner, BBC History magazine
Duff Hart-Davis has written and edited over fifty books on a wide variety of subjects, including eight adventure novels. He has ghosted numerous military memoirs, as well as Chris Ryan’s first two bestselling novels. He worked on the Sunday Telegraph as Literary Editor and feature writer and as a columnist for the Independent. Together with his wife, Phyllida, he now lives on the Cotswold escarpment.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007516537 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007516533 |
| Title | Our Land at War |
| Author | Duff Hart-Davis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2015-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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